What is the Spanish word for "tectonic"?

Learn how to say "tectonic" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tectonic

Spanish

tectónico

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Examples of how to use "tectonic" in Spanish

English
An earthquake is caused by tectonic plates.
Spanish
Un terremoto es causado por las placas tectónicas.
English
The tectonic plates shape Earth's surface.
Spanish
Las placas tectónicas moldean la superficie de la Tierra.
English
Scientists study tectonic movements and earthquakes.
Spanish
Los científicos estudian los movimientos tectónicos y los terremotos.
English
A tectonic shift can change landscapes rapidly.
Spanish
Un desplazamiento tectónico puede cambiar los paisajes rápidamente.
English
Small animals feel tectonic rumbling sometimes.
Spanish
Los animales pequeños sienten a veces los temblores tectónicos.

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